Christie Downs

SA 5164 · Onkaparinga

5,239 (2021) → 5,306 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

5,239

Population

$711K

Median house (2026)

Safety score

Transport score

Christie Downs is a moderate growth suburb in Onkaparinga, SA 5164, about 24km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $711K is more affordable than the SA average. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 89/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Christie Downs has an overall score of 68/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 11/100.

24.3 km

To Adelaide CBD

2.4 km

To coast

$560/wk

Median rent (house)

100 m

To nearest station

Demographics

5,239

Population

Median age

2.2

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Median household income (weekly)$889

vs NSW median-51.9%

Bachelor degree or higher14.6%

Born in Australia69.2%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,637 / 25 / 473

Top countries of birth: England (7.75%), New Zealand (0.94%), Scotland (0.78%), Philippines (0.73%), Netherlands (0.71%)

Top languages: Arabic (0.36%), Russian (0.36%), Polish (0.34%), German (0.31%), Greek (0.31%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$711K+17.5%

Median house (2026)

Data not available

Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$560 / $380 wk

Rental yield (house)4.1%

Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

Break & enter dwelling878/100k

—

Steal from dwellingNot reported

Motor vehicle theft363/100k

—

Domestic assaultNot reported

Robbery134/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 689 (all categories, latest year)13,151 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

Within 10km6 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 988 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Lonsdale Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 959
FAME - Flexible Accredited Meaningful EngagementSecondary · CatholicICSEA 941
Christies Beach High School and Southern Vocational CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 910
Christie Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 891
Cardijn College - Marcellin CampusSecondary · Catholic
Bowden Brompton Community School - Torrens Road CampusCombined · Government

Nearby (within 10km)

Calvary Lutheran Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 983
O'Sullivan Beach Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 941
St John the Apostle Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1022
Cardijn College - Marian CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1025
Southern Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1094
Christies Beach Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 891
SEDA College SA - Noarlunga Downs CampusSecondary · Independent · 1.8km
Flaxmill School P-6Primary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 947
Noarlunga Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 926
Hackham West SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 888
Port Noarlunga Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1000
Antonio Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1020

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

1Train

33Bus

CBD commute (est.)57 min (train)

Peak train frequency6/hr

Nearest train stationChristie Downs Railway (100 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.0°C

Summer max

15.5°C

Winter max

550mm

Rainfall/yr

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

121 in suburbSupermarkets

40 in suburbCafes/Rest.

6522 in suburbParks

113 in suburbPlaygrounds

24636 in suburbPools

40 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

91 in suburbGPs

41 in suburbPharmacies

51 in suburbChildcare

10 in suburbLibraries

8719 in suburbSports fields

3Vets

Nearest beachMaslin Beach (9.6 km)

Nearest hospitalAshford Hospital (21.5 km)

Nearest vet1.4 km

Nearest airportAdelaide (20.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate0.32%

Projected population 20415,989

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Onkaparinga

Noarlunga Centre$715K94transport Christies Beach$924K70transport O'Sullivan Beach$780K64transport Hackham West$756K62transport LonsdaleData not available85transport Noarlunga Downs$770K63transport

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Frequently asked questions about Christie Downs

Is Christie Downs safe?

Christie Downs has a residential safety score of 11/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 13,151 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Christie Downs?

In Christie Downs, the median house price is $711K. Median weekly house rent is $560.

How far is Christie Downs from Adelaide CBD?

Christie Downs is about 24.3 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 57 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Christie Downs?

Christie Downs has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 925 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Christie Downs?

Christie Downs has a transport score of 89/100, including 1 train station and 33 bus stops.